Our partners have some very appealing deals this week. We have picked the 10 most promising deals for our readers, including two mirrorless cameras, an iPad Pro that could be used for on-the-go editing, LED lights from Dracast and Datavision and a lens by FUJINON for their X Mount cameras. Our favorite deal is still the FUJIFILM X-T3. This week’s offers are from our partners at B&H (for our readership in North and South America), and CVP (for our European readers). By using our buy links you support cinema5D, as we get a small commission fee for every purchase made through those links. Now, let’s get into it. B&H: FUJINON MKX18-55mm T2.9 Lens with Hoya 82mm NXT Plus UV Filter Kit & FUJINON MKX50-135mm T2.9 Lens – $1,000 Discount, Each The FUJINON MK lenses have received great praise in the filmmaking community. Made for Super 35 sensors in E-Mount and FUJIFILM’s own X-Mount, they are the professional, parfocal, constant T2.9 aperture zoom lenses the run and gun mirrorless shooter might dream about. Not per se cheap, the lenses offer an incredible price to performance ratio, 200° gear focus rotation, smooth apertures, tripod mounts and a close focussing distance of 2.8′ / 0.85 m and 3.9′ / 1.19 m respectively. Buy link: FUJINON MKX18-55mm T2.9 Lens & Hoya 82mm NXT Plus UV Filter Kit   Was: $3,999.00  Now: $2,999.00 (Savings: $1000) Buy link: FUJINON MKX50-135mm T2.9 Lens  Was: $4,299.00  Now: $3,299.00 (Savings: $1000) B&H: Sony Alpha a7 II Mirrorless Digital Camera with Accessory Kit – $400.00 Discount Think the Canon RP is a good deal for a mirrorless full frame camera? Try the Sony a7 II. You can record 1080p at up to 60p with no crop, in either APS-C or full frame mode using Sony’s XAVC-S codec with S-log 2 and – get this – the sensor is even stabilized. Sony’s Hybrid AF utilises both, phase detection and contrast detection in tandem, to provide very capable autofocus performance in both, video and photography. Speaking of photography, this deal is also a professional grade hybrid camera, with its 24.3 MP sensor and 5fps with continuous AF. The kit contains a Sandisk memory card, a battery charger and spare battery, as well as a camera bag. Buy link: Sony Alpha a7 II Mirrorless Digital Camera with Accessory Kit  Was: $1,398.00  Now: $998.00 (Savings: $400.00) B&H: Benro A373T Series 3 AL Video Tripod & S6 Head Kit – $150.00 Discount This deal is a steal and will keep you going for a long time. The 3 section twist-lock legs will support loads of up to 55 lbs / 25 kg, making it capable of supporting even larger rigs at a maximum height of 58.3″ / 148.1 cm and a minimum of 6″ / 15.2 cm. The S6 fluid head comes with a flathead adapter for the legs’ 75mm bowl, and will balance and support loads of 13.2 lbs / 6 kg. The S6 of course can also be used on sliders and the like due to its flathead construction. Buy link: Benro A373T Series 3 AL Video Tripod & S6 Head Kit  Was: $329.00  Now: $179.00 (Savings: $150.00) B&H:Pelican 1510 Carry-On Case with Foam Set (Black) – 20% Discount The Pelican case doesn’t need an introduction. Its watertight, dust-proof construction is a benchmark for quality. This set comes with a free combination lock and a three-piece foam set that can be torn out to suit your camera’s dimensions. There are side and front handles, as well as a retractable extension handle to be used when wheeling the case to your next shoot. Buy link: Pelican 1510 Carry-On Case with Foam Set (Black)  Was: $189.95  Now: $151.96 (Savings: $150.00) B&H: Zoom H1n Digital Handy Recorder (Black) – $20.00 Discount The original H1 is still ubiquitous, due to its low price and robust functionality in a myriad of scenarios. The newer H1n improves the durability and usability of the original design – basically the only flaws the original version ever had. The H1n has a pair of X/Y stereo mics, records WAVs & MP3s up to 24-Bit / 96 kHz to microSD cards, features 3.5mm input/output jacks, built-in limiter and low-cut filter and works as a USB audio interface. It runs on AAA batteries. Buy link: Zoom H1n Digital Handy Recorder (Black)  Was: $119.00  Now: $99.00 (Savings: $20.00) B&H: FUJINON XF 56mm f/1.2 R Lens – $250.00 Discount Combine the FUJIFILM X-T3 and this lens and what you get is pure gold. This 85mm equivalent lens is considered one of the best lenses of the celebrated FUJINON XF lineup. With its fast f1.2 aperture and premium construction it is sharp and will give you the opportunity to blur your background easily, when needed. The minimum focussing distance is  2.30′ / 70 cm and the front diameter is 62 mm. Buy link: FUJINON XF 56mm f/1.2 R Lens Was: $999.00  Now: $749.00 (Savings: $250.00) B&H: Apple 12.9″ iPad Pro (Mid 2017, 512GB, Wi-Fi + 4G LTE, Silver)  – $380.00 Discount Our own Nino just recently wrote an article and conducted an interview with Viennese filmmaker Pedro Hofmann about conducting a whole video editing workflow – start to finish – using just LumaFusion on an iPad Pro, like this one. If you’re in the market for a new editing machine and are willing to consider a more modern workflow, maybe try this for a change. Buy link: Apple 12.9″ iPad Pro (Mid 2017, 512GB, Wi-Fi + 4G LTE, Silver)  Was: $1,279.00  Now: $899.00 (Savings: $380.00) B&H: Dracast LED500 Pro Bi-Color LED Light with V-Mount Battery Plate – $450.00 Discount LEDs are all the rage in lighting, have been and probably will be for a while. This deal offers 3200-5600K variable color temperature, works with V-mount batteries and the12 x 6 x 2″ Panel, weighs in at 4lb. It can be dimmed from 100-0%, has a CRI of 95, an included power adapter and comes with a handy carry case. Buy link: Dracast LED500 Pro Bi-Color LED Light with V-Mount Battery Plate Was: $699.95  Now: $249.00 (Savings: $450.00) B&H: FUJIFILM X-T3 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only, Black) – $100.00 Discount A lot has been written about the FUJIFILM X-T3, and a lot of it here, on cinema5D. We’ve reviewed the camera (twice), crowned it our best mirrorless camera of the year 2018 and just recently reported about a major firmware upgrade. Granted, a discount of $100.00 is not earth-shattering, however 4K 60p in 10bit internal in a sub-$1,500 camera is, so here it is again, with our warmest recommendations. Buy link: FUJIFILM X-T3 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only, Black) Was: $1,499.00  Now: $1,399.00 (Savings: $100.00) CVP: DATAVISION 120W LED FRESNEL LIGHT – €500.00 Discount This deal comes with an almost 50% discount. The LG-D1200M is a 120W LED, with dimmer, focusable fresnel, and built-in barndoors. For around 500€ you get full DMX control and passthrough, and a solid build quality that promises prolonged and stable service times. Buy link: DATAVISION 120W LED FRESNEL LIGHT –  Was: €1,002.91  Now: €505.16 (Savings: €497.75) CVP: LITEPANELS CALIBER 3-LIGHT KIT – €130.00 Discount More lights? The Litepanels Caliber 3-Light kit comes prepared to aid in your 3 point-lighting needs. 3 Caliber fresnel fixtures, multi-joined flexible tripods, gel sets, colour frames, 4-way barndoors and even one full-size lighting stand. The whole kit comes in a handy, padded bag for easy transport. Buy link: LITEPANELS CALIBER 3-LIGHT KIT – Was: €777.20  Now: €642.71 (Savings: €134.49) What do you think of this week’s selection? Share with us if you know and like any of these products.

There are a couple of new, interesting deals for filmmakers available. We selected the best 10 offers of filmmaking gear from our partners’ online shops for this week – including the Sony a7R II, the GoPro HERO7, Atomos and SmallHD monitors, lenses, a tripod, gimbals and more. I went through the current deals on our partners’ websites and selected the top 10 offers currently available, which I think could be interesting for you. First, there are B&H offers listed for our readers based in North and South America and then a couple of deals from our European partner CVP. By shopping at our affiliate partners’ stores you are supporting cinema5D through our buy links, as we get a small affiliate commission when a purchase is completed. Now, let’s take a look at this week’s top 10 deals for filmmakers: B&H: Sony a7R II Camera Kit – Over $240 Discount This mirrorless camera with its 42MP full-frame sensor is clearly aimed at pro photographers. It can also record decent video, though (take a look at our review of the camera). The Sony a7R II features internal UHD 4K video in 24/25 or 30 fps with S-log2 gamma color profile, 5-axis sensor stabilization, OLED EVF and a tilting LCD monitor. ISO can be ramped all the way up to 102,400. This discounted kit features the camera body along with a SanDisk 64GB SDXC memory card and a Think Tank shoulder bag. There are other kits available too. Buy link: Sony a7R II Camera Kit Was: $2,041.42  Now: $1,798.00 (Savings: $243.42) B&H: GoPro HERO7 Black – $50 Discount The new GoPro action camera was introduced during fall 2018, featuring various resolutions and frame rates – 4K60/50, 2.7K120/100 & 1080p240/200 and very capable video stabilization, called HyperSmooth. Take a look at our hands-on test. The HERO7 is waterproof up to 33′ without a housing and can be controlled via touchscreen, button or smartphone. Buy link: GoPro HERO7 Black Was: $399.00  Now: $349.00 (Savings: $50.00) B&H: Zhiyun-Tech Crane-2 Gimbal – $200 Discount The Zhiyun-Tech Crane is a 3-axis one-handed gimbal for mirrorless & DSLR cameras up to 7lb. It features electronic follow focus control (for selected Canon cameras only) and a separate follow focus motor can also be purchased. The gimbal has a runtime of 12-18 hours with included batteries. Buy link: Zhiyun-Tech Crane-2 Gimbal Was: $749.00  Now: $549.00 (Savings: $200.00) B&H: Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO Lens – $200 Discount This lens is one of the best telephoto lenses for micro four thirds (MFT) systems. It has a full-frame equivalent of 80-300mm and aperture range from f/2.8 to f/22. There is a programmable L-Fn function button (will only work with selected cameras) and the lens features a weather-resistant construction. Buy link: Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO Lens Was: $1,499.00  Now: $1,299.00 (Savings: $200.00) B&H: Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC Lens for Canon EF – $140 Discount There is an interesting discount on this manual EF mount prime lens from Rokinon. It even covers full-frame sensors and has an aperture range of f/1.4 to f/22. The lens features one aspherical and two HR elements. Buy link: Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC Lens for Canon EF Was: $499.00  Now: $359.00 (Savings: $140.00) B&H: Atomos SUMO19M 19″ HDR/High-Brightness Monitor – $500 Discount The Atomos SUMO19M is 1920 x 1080 1200 cd/m² (nits) bright touchscreen display with 10-Bit FRC processing. There are HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI inputs/outputs. It can import LUTs from master caddy media and has a high-bright mode for REC. 709 viewing. It lacks the recorder functionality of its more expensive brother SUMO19, which is also discounted, by the way. Buy link: Atomos SUMO19M 19″ HDR/High-Brightness Monitor Was: $1,995.00  Now: $1,495.00 (Savings: $500.00) B&H: SmallHD 503 UltraBright Director’s Kit – $1,100 Discount This massively discounted director’s kit is based on the SmallHD 503 UltraBright monitor with a 5″ 1920 x 1080 display, SDI and HDMI inputs and 2200 cd/m² (nits) brightness. It further includes a 503 cage and hood, a protective neoprene sleeve, a dual L-series battery plate, monitor accessory handles and a neck strap, ultra-matte screen protectors, BNC cables, a LEMO power lead cable, and a cleaning cloth. Buy link: SmallHD 503 UltraBright Director’s Kit Was: $2,799.00  Now: $1,699.00 (Savings: $1,100.00) B&H: Manfrotto MVH500AH Fluid Head & 755XB Tripod Set – Over $166 Discount This set from Manfrotto could be suitable for beginner filmmakers with a small camera and tight budget. It features the flat base MVH500AH fluid head with 11lb maximum payload, -70° / +90° tilt & 360° pan and the 500PLONG camera plate. The tripod features 2-stage aluminum legs with flip-lever lock clamps, adjustable and removable center-column and can be extended up to 65″ max height (with center-column raised). The padded, zippered bag is included in the set. Buy link: Manfrotto MVH500AH Fluid Head & 755XB Tripod Set Was: $464.88  Now: $298.00 (Savings: $166.88) CVP: Filmpower Nebula 4300 Gimbal – over €233 Discount Filmpower claims that their Nebula 4300 gimbal offers 5-axis stabilization – meaning it can compensate the horizontal and vertical bounces caused by a filmmaker’s steps. It features spring mechanisms on both arms of the dual handle. Maximum payload of the gimbal is 3.2kg, so it should be able to accommodate most mirrorless and DSLR systems. Buy link: Filmpower Nebula 4300 Gimbal Was: €755.30  Now: €522.10 (Savings: €233.21) CVP: Zacuto EVA1 Gratical HD Recoil Pro – over €698 Discount As an EVA1 owner, I am aware of the poor quality of the supplied LCD display when it comes to accurate image monitoring. Zacuto is one of the few companies to offer third-party solutions for situations like this. This set will equip the EVA1 with the Zacuto Gratical HD electronic viewfinder. It also includes a VCT shoulder baseplate with a grip extension rod, and the EVA1 Top plate with built-in Z-rail, so you can add the Zacuto top handle or recoil handle. The complete set consists of: 1x VCT Pro baseplate, 1x EVA1 top plate, 1x top handle, 1x 15mm rod lock, 1x Z-Grip trigger, 1x Axis mini mount, 1x Gratical HD. Buy link: Zacuto EVA1 Gratical HD Recoil Pro Was: €2,728.17  Now: €2,029.77 (Savings: €698.40) What do you think of this week’s selection? Share with us if you know and like any of these products.

There are a couple of new interesting deals for filmmakers available. We selected the best 10 offers of filmmaking gear from our partners’ online shops for this week. Including DJI Phantom 4 Advanced+, Panasonic GH5, Sony RX10 II, Zhiyun and MOZA Gimbals and more. Watch out – The first deal in this article expires tonight, January 16th, at 11:59 PM EST! I went through the current deals on our partners’ websites and selected the top 10 offers currently available, which I think could be interesting for you. First, there are B&H offers listed for our readers based in North and South America and then a couple of deals from our European partner CVP. By shopping at our affiliate partners’ stores you are supporting cinema5D through our buy links, as we get a small affiliate commission when a purchase is completed. Now, let’s take a look at this week’s top 10 deals for filmmakers: B&H: DJI Phantom 4 Advanced+ Quadcopter – $450 Discount The Phantom 4 Advanced+ from DJI boasts a 3-axis-stabilized gimbal camera with a 20MP, 1″ CMOS sensor capable of shooting up to 4K 60fps video as well as photo bursts at up to 14 fps. It has a total of five vision sensors for precise navigation where GPS is unavailable and provide two directions of obstacle detection. Additionally, it adopts a titanium and magnesium body for increased rigidity and reduced weight. The drone can achieve a top speed of 45 mph in sport mode and can fly for up to 30 minutes on one battery. This discounted kit features an integrated Android device with 5.5″ 1080p display for live view and operating app-based functions. Watch out – This deal expires tonight, January 16th, at 11:59 PM EST! Buy link: DJI Phantom 4 Advanced+ Quadcopter Was: $1,499.00  Now: $1,049.00 (Savings: $450.00) B&H: Panasonic GH5 Body with Accessories – $401 Discount The Panasonic GH5 was released almost two years ago, but it is still one of the best camera bodies with micro four thirds sensor for filmmakers. Thanks to frequent firmware updates it is now much better camera than when it was released. The GH5 can record both compressed and intra frame codecs up to 4K 60fps and in 10-bit up to 4K 30fps. All of that with the 20Mpx stabilized sensor in weather sealed body with flip out touchscreen display. All in all great package at a very interesting price. Additionally with this kit you get free SanDisk 64GB extreme UHS-I SDXC memory card, Ruggard camera bag and a spare GH5 battery pack from Watson. If you prefer free V-log activation instead of these accessories, there is an option for that. Buy link: Panasonic GH5 Body with Accessories Was: $1,998.00  Now: $1,597.00 (Savings: $401.00) B&H: Sony RX10 II with Accessories – $201 Discount The Sony RX10 II is a 20.2MP, 1″ sensor ultrazoom camera. It can record UHD 4K video at up to 30fps with S-Log2 gamma. The built-in Zeiss lens has a 35mm equivalent of 24-200mm and constant maximum aperture of f/2.8. Furthermore the camera has the ability to record slow motion video at 960 fps. It features tilting LCD as well as OLED viewfinder As a part of this discounted kit you will also get a free SanDisk 32GB extreme UHS-I SDHC memory card, Hoya 62mm UV filter and Ruggard camera bag. Buy link: Sony RX10 II with Accessories Was: $1,199.00  Now: $998.00 (Savings: $201.00) B&H: Sony PXW-X70 Camcorder with 4K Upgrade License – $610 Discount This discounted B&H Kit includes the 1″ sensor Sony PXW-X70 camcorder and the 4K license upgrade. The camera features slow and quick motion for a variety of frame rates in camera, 3G-SDI and HDMI outputs as well as XLR audio inputs support line, mic, and mic plus 48. The free 4K upgrade license key unlocks 4K at 30/25 and 24 fps. Buy link: Sony PXW-X70 Camcorder with 4K Upgrade License Was: $2,557.00  Now: $1,947.00 (Savings: $610.00) B&H: YI Technology 360 VR Camera – $100 Discount The 360 camera from Yi Technology features up to 5.7K resolution with dual 220° lenses and Sony IMX377 sensors. It can stream live in 4K and it supports 4K/30 fps in-camera stitching. The free app supports iOS and Android. There is also a tripod included in the package. Buy link: YI Technology 360 VR Camera Was: $399.00  Now: $299.00 (Savings: $100.00) B&H: Zhiyun-Tech Crane V2 Gimbal – $250 Discount The Crane V2 handheld gimbal from Zhiyun-Tech is still a great choice for light setups up to 3.9 lbs, especially at this price. It features 360° rotation along all three axes, four-way stepless joystick, 1/4″-20 threaded hole on the bottom and 12-hour runtime with included batteries. Buy link: Zhiyun-Tech Crane V2 Gimbal Was: $649.00  Now: $399.00 (Savings: $250.00) B&H: PGYTECH Pro Lens Filter Kit for DJI Mavic Air – $40 Discount This filter kit for DJI Mavic Air drones consists of 6 filters – UV, CPL, ND4, ND8, ND16 and ND32. All filters have double-sided multi-layer coating and they are waterproof, oilproof, scratch-resistant and anti-reflective. As opposed to the advanced kit, this pro kit features better quality optical glass – german SCHOTT. Buy link: PGYTECH Pro Lens Filter Kit for DJI Mavic Air Was: $99.90  Now: $59.90 (Savings: $40.00) B&H: Bright Tangerine Misfit Atom Clip-On Matte Box – $115 Discount The ultra lightweight clip-on matte box fits lenses up to 114mm outside diameter. It can hold up to two 4 x 4″ or 4 x 5.65″ filters and provides wide field of view. The hood is removable for aerial shooting. Buy link: Bright Tangerine Misfit Atom Clip-On Matte Box Was: $464.31  Now: $349.00 (Savings: $115.31) CVP: Gudsen MOZA AirCross Gimbal – over €174 Discount The Gudsen MOZA AirCross gimbal supports all mirrorless cameras with a maximum payload of 1.8kg. It features compact design and quick release system compatible with Manfrotto and Arca Swiss. After the introduction of the new model, this older one features a very interesting price worth looking into if you have a very tight budget. Buy link: Gudsen MOZA AirCross Gimbal Was: €375.23  Now: €200.66 (Savings: €174.57) CVP: CamRade Panasonic AU-EVA1 Wetsuit – over €136 Discount CamRade wetsuit for the Panasonic AU-EVA1 is a flexible water resistant rain cover made of black soft fabric, that protects the camera against weather elements. It also covers the viewfinder, microphone and other accessories supplied with the camera. The near silent fabric minimalises unwanted sound effects caused by wind and rain and reduces the chance of the camera overheating by allowing hot air to escape via the openings in the cover. The wetsuit has clear vinyl windows for visibility when adjusting the menu, audio input select level or other controls. It can be closed off on the bottom with zippers or be partly opened up for attachment to a tripod. Buy link: CamRade Panasonic AU-EVA1 Wetsuit Was: €223.60  Now: €87.28 (Savings: €136.32) What do you think of this week’s selection? Share with us if you know and like any of these products.

Christmas is already behind us, but there are quite a few interesting deals for filmmakers available in this post-Xmas, pre-new years article. We have selected the best offers for filmmaking gear from our partners’ online shops for this week.  I went through the current deals on our partners’ websites and selected the top offers currently available, which I think could be interesting for you. The B&H offers listed are for our readers based in North and South America. By shopping at our affiliate partners’ stores you are supporting cinema5D through our buy links, as we get a small affiliate commission when a purchase is completed. Watch out – There are a few deals in this article which expire tonight, December 27th, at 11:59 PM ET! Apple 13.3″ MacBook Air with Retina Display (Late 2018, Gold) – Now $999 ($200 savings) I’m yet to write and conclude my review about editing with the new MacBook Air laptop from Apple (Very much doable), but regardless of its performance, the ease of use and lightweight benefits when traveling are a plus. By The way, if its color is the thing that maybe prevents you from going for it, the SILVER version of this laptop is also on special sale. Apple 13.3″ MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (Mid 2017, Space Gray) – Now $1,999 ($900.00 savings) Looking for moving a step higher in performance and specifications, but still keeping the convenience of lightweight traveling? Then, the Apple MacBook Pro might be the laptop for you. If you are into the SILVER color more than gray, try this link for the same discounted price. Impact 5-in-1 Collapsible Circular Reflector Disc (42″) – Now $24.95 ($25 savings) At times, those Collapsible Circular Reflector discs can come very handy, depending on the effect you want to achieve when lighting your object of interview. For some, those will be a bit small but for others, considering the price and simplicity of use, it might be worth considering having such an accessory in the bag. Feiyu A2000 3-Axis Gimbal, 2-Hand Holder, and Carry Case Kit – Now $249 ($300.00 savings) Gimbals are becoming an extremely popular piece of accessory and although we did not test and review this particular one from Feiyu, it gets rather decent reviews at B&H. Plus, now there is a massive discount on this gimbal! Steadicam Merlin 2 Camera Stabilizing System – Now $149 ($450 savings) If you are more of a traditional operator, have the patience and recognise the benefits and limitations of such a system, then the Steadicam Merlin 2 might be the right tool for you. Make sure to take the time to learn it, watch the video and read the instructions before taking it to the field. Zoom F4 Multitrack Field Recorder with Timecode – 6 Inputs / 8 Tracks – Now $349.99 ($200 savings) If you are on a small/low budget shoot and looking for a multi input audio recording device, then the Zoom F4 might be the one you are looking for. The sound quality is good for the price and some features like recording to 2 SD cards for backup are very useful to have. True, the knobs feels a bit plasticky, but all in all, it seems as if this recorder is built to survive. Manfrotto BeFree Compact Travel Carbon Fiber Tripod – Now $169.88 ($180 Savings) Surely, those tripod legs are no substitute for a proper camera support when traveling, yet, as I’m constantly on the search for lightweight, capable tripod legs – mostly in order to accommodate the (very small) slider or mirrorless B-cam I’m using when traveling – I thought this option is valid, especially considering the price. DJI Mavic Pro (Special Combo, Alpine White) – Now $799 ($220 Savings) I think there is no real need to introduce the capabilities of the original DJI Mavic Pro drone (see our review here). Not long ago it was “the best compact drone money can buy” and surely, there are many that can still benefit from using it for either filming or purely for the sake of flying. Oh, and in regards to color, interesting to know how easy (or not) it will be spotting it while in the air… What do you think of this post- Christmas deals selection? Share with us if you know and like any of these products.    

There are quite a lot of new interesting deals for filmmakers available in this pre-Xmas time. We selected the best “last minute” offers of filmmaking gear from our partners’ online shops for this week. This time there are some really interesting deals.  For instance DJI Ronin-S, Zhiyun-Tech Crane 2, Apple iPad Pro, DJI Spark, Sony a6300 and more. Watch out – There are two deals in this article which expire tonight, December 18th, at 11:59 PM ET! I went through the current deals on our partners’ websites and selected the top offers currently available, which I think could be interesting for you. First, there are B&H offers listed for our readers based in North and South America (though they also ship worldwide!) and then a couple of deals from our European partner CVP. By shopping at our affiliate partners’ stores you are supporting cinema5D through our buy links, as we get a small affiliate commission when a purchase is completed. Now, let’s take a look at the best last minute Christmas deals for filmmakers: B&H and CVP: DJI Ronin-S – $200/€158 Discount I had to start with this awesome global deal – the DJI Ronin-S is still quite new and yet it already got a massive discount. It is most likely a time limited offer, so make sure to act quick if you want to get it with this discount. The Ronin-S is 3-axis onehanded gimbal that can also accomodate heavier payloads up to roughly 8lbs (3.6kg). It offers lots of useful features. Make sure to take a look at Nino’s comprehensive DJI Ronin-S review if you haven’t already. B&H Buy link: DJI Ronin-S Was: $749.00  Now: $549.00 (Savings: $200.00) CVP Buy link: DJI Ronin-S Was: €620.02  Now: €462.46 (Savings: €157.56) B&H: Zhiyun-Tech Crane 2 with Follow Focus – $200 Discount The Crane 2 gimbal from Zhiyun-Tech has similar specs like the Ronin-S. It can take up loads till 7lbs, has an electronic follow focus control and OLED display for quick status check. It features 12-18 hours runtime with included batteries. What makes this deal even more interesting is the free included follow focus motor from Zhiyun-Tech. With this discounted package you will therefore be able to pull focus with the gimbal’s focus wheel on basically every lens and every camera. Buy link: Zhiyun-Tech Crane 2 with Follow Focus Was: $749.00  Now: $549.00 (Savings: $200.00) B&H: Zhiyun-Tech Smooth-Q Smartphone Gimbal – $60 Discount The gimbal section of my deals post will be closed with the smartphone gimbal Smooth Q from Zhiyun-Tech. It can accomodate smartphones (or action cameras with a separate adapter) up to 7.8oz. The runtime is up to 12 hours and it can even charge your phone while in use. There is a 4-way joystick and zoom control switch to operate the phone and 1/4″-20 mounting thread on bottom. The price is very interesting. Zhiyun-Tech now has a newer model Smooth 4, but (having owned both of them) the older Smooth Q still has some advantages – smaller size and longer pan, tilt and roll axis rotation (320°). Buy link: Zhiyun-Tech Smooth-Q Smartphone Gimbal Was: $139.00  Now: $79.00 (Savings: $60.00) B&H: Apple 12.9″ iPad Pro (Mid 2017) – $330 Discount The iPad Pro from Apple features 12.9″ multi-touch retina display with 2732 x 2048 screen resolution (264 ppi). There are two cameras – front 7MP FaceTime HD camera and the main rear 12MP iSight camera. This version has 64GB memory, but the offer is also valid on bigger versions. The iPad Pro can be used as a basic editing device too thanks to the bigger screen (as opposed to regular iPad or iPhones) and quite a powerful CPU. Watch out – This deal expires tonight, December 18th, at 11:59 PM ET! Buy link: Apple 12.9″ iPad Pro (Mid 2017) Was: $929.00  Now: $599.00 (Savings: $330.00) B&H: Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 MFT Lens – $100 Discount The ultra-fast prime lens for micro four thirds (MFT) system offers 50mm (35mm equivalent) focal length and aperture range: f/0.95 to f/16. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative to the popular Voigtlander prime lens, the Mitakon might be the right lens for you. Although some reviews claim the fastest aperture isn’t exactly an f/0.95 (Voigtlander is still a bit brighter wide open), this lens still offers good value for money. It also features click-less, silent manual aperture ring for seamless IRIS changes during filming and rounded 11-blade diaphragm for round bokeh. Watch out – This deal expires tonight, December 18th, at 11:59 PM ET! Buy link: Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 MFT Lens Was: $399.00  Now: $299.00 (Savings: $100.00) B&H: Canon EOS M100 with 15-45mm Lens and Accessories Kit – $204 Discount The Canon EOS M100 mirrorless camera can record 1080p video at up to 60fps and features 24.2MP APS-C sensor. On the back there is a tilting touchscreen LCD which can go 180° upwards and can therefore make the M100 be a good camera for vloggers. The awesome dual-pixel autofocus will also significantly help when vlogging. The featured set includes the camera itself, EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens, Ruggard – Lyra 60 camera pouch and SanDisk 32GB extreme PRO SDHC UHS-I memory card. Buy link: Canon EOS M100 with 15-45mm Lens and Accessories Kit Was: $603.00  Now: $399.00 (Savings: $204.00) B&H: Sony 64GB M Series UHS-II SDXC Memory Card Kit (2-Pack) – $28 Discount When it comes to reliable fast SD cards, every deal is useful. B&H now has a discounted sets available with Sony M series UHS-II SDXC cards. In my opinion the best value is this set with two 64GB cards. The cards are really fast for the money – maximum write speed is 100MBps, minimum write speed is 30MBps. The cards are water/dust/temp/UV/X-ray/magnet proof. Buy link: Sony 64GB M Series UHS-II SDXC Memory Card Kit (2-Pack) Was: $111.99  Now: $83.99 (Savings: $28.00) CVP: DJI Spark Fly More Combo – over €83 Discount DJI Spark is a very compact drone capable of recording 1080p video at up to 30fps and capturing 12MP photos via its 1/2.3″ CMOS sensor. It features 2-axis gimbal and can be also controlled with gestures. To see our review of the tiny drone, follow this link. In the fly more combo apart from the DJI Spark itself you will get propeller guards, 8x propellers, 2x intelligent flight batteries, shoulder bag, remote controller and battery charging hub. There is also an interesting deal on the DJI Spark with the remote controller only. Buy link: DJI Spark Fly More Combo Was: €536.54  Now: €453.14 (Savings: €83.40) Buy link: DJI Spark with remote controller Was: €416.08  Now: €369.74 (Savings: €46.34) CVP: Panasonic GX80 with 12-32mm Lens – over €129 Discount Panasonic Lumix GX80 is a mirroless camera with micro four thirds (MFT) image sensor. It can shoot UHD 4K video at up to 30fps and features tilting LCD screeen as well as capable viewfinder. It also features a stabilised sensor (IBIS). The discounted set comes with a Lumix G VARIO 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens. The price is very interesting in my opinion – suitable body for ligthweight traveling or as a B or C camera. Buy link: Panasonic GX80 with 12-32mm Lens Was: €480.94  Now: €351.20 (Savings: €129.74) CVP: Sony a6300 with 16-50mm Lens – over €185 Discount The Sony a6300 is a popular mirrorless camera with APS-C sensor. Even despite some issues with heat distribution, it still offers great image quality and it is widely used by filmmakers. You can take a look at our review by following this link. It records UHD 4K in up to 30fps or 1080p in up to 120fps. The discounted package includes the Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 lens as well. This deal is actually a cashback offer from Sony. Buy link: Sony a6300 with 16-50mm Lens Was: €814.54  Now: €629.21 (Savings: €185.33) What do you think of this last minute xmas deals selection? Share with us if you know and like any of these products.

There are a couple of new interesting deals for filmmakers available. We selected the best offers of filmmaking gear from our partners’ online shops for this week. This time there are more interesting deals than usually thanks to pre-christmas sales.  For instance Panasonic GH4, FUJIFILM X-T2, Sony RX100 III, DJI Osmo Mobile 2 and more. I went through the current deals on our partners’ websites and selected the top offers currently available, which I think could be interesting for you. First, there are B&H offers listed for our readers based in North and South America (though the also ship worldwide!) and then a couple of deals from our European partner CVP. By shopping at our affiliate partners’ stores you are supporting cinema5D through our buy links, as we get a small affiliate commission when a purchase is completed. Now, let’s take a look at this week’s top deals for filmmakers: B&H: Panasonic Lumix GH4 Camera Microphone Kit – $200 Discount Panasonic GH4 is still a great camera body for beginning filmmakers or as an additional B-camera to the kit. Take a look at our innitial review of the camera or V-log L footage and tips. The 16 MP micro four thirds sensor of the GH4 can record (cropped) 4K (3840×2160) at up to 30p or Full HD up to 60p. It features 3″ OLED touchscreen monitor and OLED viewfinder. It can also output 4:2:2 10-bit 4K video signal over the HDMI port. This deal is very tempting as you will get the camera body and the Rode VideoMic with rycote lyre mount. If you are not interested in the microphone, B&H also offers the GH4 as a kit with free V-Log L gamma profile or with free 64GB SDXC SanDisk card, spare battery and a camera bag. Buy link: Panasonic Lumix GH4 Camera Microphone Kit Was: $997.99  Now: $797.99 (Savings: $200.00)   B&H: FUJIFILM X-T2 Body with Free Accessory Kit – $504 Discount Although FUJIFILM’s new flagship – the X-T3 – gets all the fame, the older FUJIFILM X-T2 still has a lot to offer especially in a well-priced kit like this one. You can take a look at our initial camera review or at the F-log update video. With its 24.3MP APS-C sensor, the camera can record internal UHD 4K video with the F-log gamma profile or the Eterna film simulation. It has weather-sealed body, two UHS-II SD cards slots, OLED viewfinder and 3″ tilting LCD screen. The camera body comes with a free SanDisk 32GB SDHC fast (V30) memory card and a camera bag. Buy link: FUJIFILM X-T2 Body with Free Accessory Kit Was: $1,603.00  Now: $1,099.00 (Savings: $504.00) B&H: Sony RX100 III Camera with Accessories Kit – $104 Discount In case you are looking for a compact camera, there is now an interesting deal on the Sony RX100 III. It features 20.1MP 1″ sensor with Zeiss f/1.8-2.8 lens (24-70mm full frame equivalent). The camera can record full HD video in XAVC S and has a clean HDMI output. I think it is still an interesting budget option for very small camera. It comes with SanDisk 32GB SDHC fast (V30) memory card and a Ruggard protective camera case. Buy link: Sony RX100 III Camera with Accessories Kit Was: $752.00  Now: $648.00 (Savings: $104.00) B&H: DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo – $130 Discount With its 3-axis stabilized camera, the super compact Mavic Air drone can capture 4K video and 12MP photos. It offers 8GB of internal storage, up to 21 minutes flight time and top speed of 43 mph in sport mode. It also features a handful of smart modes and partialy flight autonomy. You can take a look at our hands-on video and our comparison with the Mavic Pro. The fly more combo includes a lot of useful accessories and spare parts. Buy link: DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo Was: $1,008.20  Now: $878.20 (Savings: $130.00) B&H: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens with Filter Kit – $300 Discount This standard Canon zoom lens is a good investment in my opinion. In general, lenses lose their value much slower than camera bodies and especially the Canon L-line full-frame lenses are true workhorses. This EF-Mount lens has weather-sealed construction, rounded 9-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh and 82mm front thread. It comes with free Luminesque 82mm circular polarizer and UV slim PRO filter kit and ZEISS lens cleaning kit. Buy link: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens with Filter Kit Was: $1,899.00  Now: $1,599.00 (Savings: $300.00) B&H: Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens – $70 Discount This cheap Canon pancake EF-Mount lens covers full frame sensors and features the STM stepping motor for smooth and silent AF. It has rounded 7-blade diaphragm, 52mm front thread and weighs only 4.59 oz. B&H also offers the 24mm Canon pancake lens with a discount right now. I can imagine both lenses to be useful for gimbal rigs thanks to the lightweight design. Buy link: Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens Was: $199.99  Now: $129.99 (Savings: $70.00) B&H: Lexar 128GB Pro 1000x UHS-II SDXC Memory Card – $39 Discount If you are looking for a fast and cheap UHS-II SDXC card, Lexar 1000x might be a good option. B&H now offers discounts on multiple capacities of this card. I think the best value for money is now the 128GB version. The card offers the UHS-II class 3 (U3) which means the minimum write speed is 30MBps (240Mbps). Maximum write speed is 80MBps (640Mbps). Buy link: Lexar 128GB Pro 1000x UHS-II SDXC Memory Card Was: $88.99  Now: $49.99 (Savings: $39.00) B&H: SmallHD 702 Lite Black Friday Bundle – $430 Discount The 7″ monitor from SmallHD offers a resolution of 1200×800, 450 cd/m² brightness and both 3G-SDI & HDMI inputs. It can be powered with LP-E6 and Sony L batteries. It includes useful features like 3D LUT support. In this bundle, the monitor comes with an acrylic screen protector, medium hard case and a sun hood. Buy link: SmallHD 702 Lite Black Friday Bundle Was: $1,079.00  Now: $649.00 (Savings: $430.00) B&H: Dracast LED1000 Pro Bi-Color LED Light – $731 Discount The LED1000 Pro light from Dracast offers variable color temperature of 3200-5600K, CRI of 95 and 100-0% dimming. It is a 12 x 12 x 2″ panel which weighs 5.5 lb and it has 45 degree beam angle. The LED light can be powered with the included 100-240V AC power adapter or with a V-mount battery as there is a V-mount plate on the back. Buy link: Dracast LED1000 Pro Bi-Color LED Light Was: $1,220.00  Now: $489.00 (Savings: $731.00) CVP: “12 Days of Christmas Sale” Sachtler ACE XL Fluid Head – over €55 Discount CVP now has a “12 Days of Christmas sale” offer. For twelve days from the 1st to 12th of December there is one very interesting deal every day. Always only valid for 24 hours on that very day. If you are based in Europe, make sure to check this section of CVP store regularly for the next week. Today’s offer is the Sachtler Ace XL fluid head, which gives users a payload capacity range of 2-8 kg (4.4-17.6 lbs.). It is therefore suited for variety of s35 cameras or of course mirrorless or DSLR rigs. The head features an illuminated level bubble. The head can be paired with variety of tripod legs with its 75mm half-ball system. Buy link: Sachtler ACE XL Fluid Head Was: €391.35  Now: €336.12 (Savings: €55.23) CVP: DJI Osmo Mobile 2 – over €18 Discount The Osmo Mobile 2 from DJI is a handheld smartphone gimbal with a lightweight design, intelligent functions, and a long-lasting battery. The gimbal weighs 485g and has a maximum payload of 240g. It can be used with a variety of phones (with the width between 58.6 and 85mm) or with action cameras (via an adapter). It offers smart features like ActiveTrack, Timelapse or Motionlapse. Buy link: DJI Osmo Mobile 2 Was: €120.88  Now: €102.13 (Savings: €18.74) CVP: Manfrotto N12 Fluid Head & 545GB Tripod – over €189 Discount This deal includes the Manfrotto Nitrotech N12 Fluid Head and 545GB Pro Aluminium Video Tripod with Ground Spreader. The Nitrotech N12 video head uses the unique nitrogen piston mechanism with counterbalance system and offers payload capacity of 4 to 12 kg and variable fluidity for pan and tilt movement. Manfrotto 545GB is a two stage, twin leg, aluminum video tripod. Due to optimization of the upper and lower collars, the tripod guarantees more torsion rigidity and payload (55 lbs.). The legs weigh 3600g and have 100mm ball fitting. Buy link: Manfrotto N12 Fluid Head & 545GB Tripod Was: €948.26  Now: €758.61 (Savings: €189.65) CVP: Core SWX Nano 98 Gold Mount Battery – over €41 Discount Another great deal in the CVP shop are these Gold Mount battery packs from Core SWX. The Core Nano series of Li-ion battery packs offers a maximum load handling of 8A while maintaining a slim design with rubberized, shock absorbent shell casing. The 98wh capacity allows for this battery pack to be transported as carry-on without restrictions under IATA, ICAO and UN regulations. There is an unregulated P-tap which can be used to power most 12V devices and can double as a charge input port. The packs also include a 5V, 3A USB for powering/charging mobile devices. The Core Nano packs feature a 4-LED state of charge power gauge. Buy link: Core SWX Nano 98 Gold Mount Battery Was: €207.48  Now: €165.98 (Savings: €41.50) What do you think of this week’s selection? Share with us if you know and like any of these products.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday has passed. Still, like every week, we have searched our partner site for the U.S. and Europe for the best deals for you. With the highly discounted Nikon D7200 kit beginners can get into filmmaking, 4k shooters could augment their repertoire with the all-in-one zoom range of the Panasonic FZ1000 and our European readers could get started shooting ProRes Raw with the Atomos Shogun Inferno. Let’s get started. B&H: Nikon D7200 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm and 70-300mm Lenses Kit – $550.00 Discount The Nikon D7200 is not the newest camera around, however for beginners with hybrid shooting needs, this kit with the 18-55mm and 70-300mm lenses it might just be a very nice start.  The APS-C 24MP Nikon D7200 will shoot 6fps photos, or 1080p 60p video and use ISOs between, 100-25600. It comes with the AF-P DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR  and AF-P DX 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED lenses and a shoulder  bag. Buy link: Nikon D7200 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm and 70-300mm Lenses Kit  Was: $1,546.95 Now: $996.95 – Savings $550.00 B&H: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Digital Camera with Gift Card Kit – $300.00 Discount The Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 is a compact 1″ sensor 20MP camers with an incredible fixed lens, giving you a highly portable all-in-one package. It will shoot up to 50fps photo bursts and 4k video at 30p. The lens at the center of this camera is a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 16x zoom, 25-400mm f/2.8-4 (35mm Equivalent). The FZ1000 has built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity, NFC, HYBRID O.I.S. 5-Axis Image Stabilization and works with ISOs of up to 25600. With your purchase you will get a $50 B&H gift card. Buy link: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Digital Camera with Gift Card Kit  Was: $797.99 Now: $497.99 – Savings $300.00 B&H: Dracast LED500 S-Series Bi-Color 3-Light Kit with V-Mount Battery Plates and Soft Case – $551.00 Discount This Dracast LED500 Bi-Color LED set comes with everything you need to create your standard 3 point interview lighting. The bi-color LEDs can be set to temperatures of 3200-5600K and have a CRI of 95. Every light comes in a soft case, with its own power supply, a light stand and a diffuser. The barndoors are built in. The lights also feature V-Mount battery plates on their backside. Buy link: Dracast LED500 S-Series Bi-Color 3-Light Kit with V-Mount Battery Plates and Soft Case  Was: $985.50 Now: $434.50 – Savings $551.00 B&H: Zhiyun-Tech Crane v2 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer – $250.00 Discount The next of our deals is the Zhiyun Crane v2. If you don’t want to carry the hefty DJI Ronin-S and don’t need fancy features like follow focus wheels the Zhiyun Crane v2 will keep you working all day, without too much fatigue. With its load capacity of 3.9 lb / 1.8 kg it will carry any mirrorless camera with a compact lens without issues for up to 12 hours. The Crane v2 comes in a case, with a remote, cables, lens support and can be programmed to do motion timelapses. Buy link: Zhiyun-Tech Crane v2 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer  Was: $649.00 Now: $399.00 – Savings $250.00 B&H: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens – $200.00 Discount The Canon 100mm F2.8 Macro IS USM has the prestige of being one of the sharpest lenses, even within Canon’s highly esteemed line of L glass. If you want to get into macro shooting, its 1:1 Magnification and close focus capability of 11.8″ / 30cm, the optical image stabilisation, weather sealed construction and Ultrasonic motor wont’t let you down. One of the best deals this week. Buy link: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens  Was: $899.00 Now: $699.00 – Savings $200.00 B&H: Acer H257HU SMIDPX H7 25″ Widescreen LED Backlit WQHD LCD Monitor – $150.00 Discount I know, I know, this isn’t a 4k monitor. That’s why it is in here. If you are sporting a two or more monitor setup as many editors are, you will have one or more display dedicated to your NLE’s UI only. For these displays WQHD will give you more screen real estate than a UHD display – keep  in mind that while UHD has higher resolution, most operating systems treat it as a high-dpi Full-HD. Well, in that comparison WQHD would give you as much real estate as a 5k display would in high-dpi mode. The IPS panel offers HDMI, DVI and DisplayPort and a response time of 4ms. Buy link: Acer H257HU SMIDPX H7 25″ Widescreen LED Backlit WQHD LCD Monitor  Was: $349.95 Now: $199.95 – Savings $150.00 B&H: Zoom H1n Digital Handy Recorder (Gray) – $40.00 Discount The next of our deals, the Zoom H1n doesn’t need introduction and really is a staple among wedding shooters and interviewers. With the improved UI, the manual level dial and a more sturdy construction the Zoom H1n won’t let you down.  It will record WAVs & MP3s up to 24-Bit / 96 kHz on microSD cards, has a 3.5mm input and a output jack and uses two AAA batteries. Buy link: Zoom H1n Digital Handy Recorder (Gray)  Was: $119.99 Now: $79.99 – Savings $40.00 CVP: FEIYU TECH AK4000 GIMBAL – Follow Focus Motor Free The Feiyu Tech AK4000 has a design similar to the DJI Ronin-S or Moza Air 2, with the backside of your camera being unobstructed by a motor. Weighing only 3 lbs / 1.4kg it will carry loads of up  to 8.8 lbs / 4kg, has a display, joystick and focus wheel and comes with a tripod, an extension bar, 4 batteries and the free follow focus kit in a case. Talking about a full featured package. Buy link: FEIYU TECH AK4000 GIMBAL  Now: €564.30 – Follow Focus Motor Free CVP: SONY 50MM MACRO F2.8 – SONY E – €90.29 Discount One more macro lens. If you’re a Sony shooter and would like something even cheaper than the Canon 100mm macro from above, the FE 50mm F2.8 might help you out. With 1:1 magnification, focus hold, focus range limiter and a MF/AF switches on the barrel and a close focus distance of 6.3in / 16.02cm it will keep you close to your subject. Seven diaphragm blades should keep the Bokeh quite nice too. The Sony FE  50mm Macro F2.8 will work on Sony Full frame and APS-C cameras alike. Buy link: SONY 50MM MACRO F2.8 – SONY E  Was: €469.31 Now: €379.02 – Savings €90.29 CVP: SHOGUN INFERNO WITH EVA CASE – €255.07 Discount The Atomos Shogun Inferno has 7.1 inch HDR 1500nit display and will do 4k 10 bit recording at up to 60p in codecs like ProRes, cDNG or ProRes Raw straight to affordable SSDs. With Atomos constantly improving their OS, the monitors are regularly kept up to date and functionality is expanded. You can use LUTs to monitor your footage, monitor HDR and so many features more. The Shogun Inferno runs  on NP-F batteries and supports HDMI and SDI in and out. Buy link: SHOGUN INFERNO WITH EVA CASE  Was: €1,269.69 Now: €1,014.63 – Savings €255.07   Did you like this week’s deals? Did you pick something to extend your arsenal, or are your funds still depleted from last week’s Black Friday deals? Let us know in the comments!

Black Friday is here and with it lots of great deals from our partners at B&H and CVP, as well as many other deals we have sought out for you. Theses deals are some of the best of the year, with the Panasonic GH5, Sony a9, Panasonic EVA-1, Canon 80D, drones by DJI, monitors by SmallHD and also lots of software to check out. MZed in particular is offering great discounts for their educational content. With this week longer version of our weekly deals post we have looked through loads of deals for you. Let’s get started! B&H: Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera with V-Log L Activation Code Kit – $500.00 Discount A lot has been said about the GH5 and with 4k 60p at up to 400Mbps, or 4k 24p 10bit 4:2:2 it is still a compact, yet powerful video production powerhouse. With the V-Log update that is included here it enters into professional usage territory and with the new and improved autofocus it is able to more than stand its ground among the mirrorless competition. Also included in the kit is an additional battery, which will expand the GH5’s already excellent runtime with its 1750mAh capacity. Buy link: Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera with V-Log  Was: $1,997.99 Now: $1,497.99 – Savings $500.00 B&H: Sony Alpha a9 Mirrorless Digital Camera – $1,000.00 Discount The Sony a9 was the camera that layed to rest the sentiment that Sony couldn’t make camera bodies for real “Pro”s. With 24.3 MP, shooting 20 fps RAW, with continous autofocus, no viewfinder blackout and a buffer that just won’t quit the a9 convinced quite a few doubters and showed that mirrorless actually provides technical benefits apart from size. Sony might not have released a camera to directly answer the announcement by Panasonic, Nikon and Canon, but lowering the price of this camera by a $1,000.00 is not the worst  strategy. Internal 4k recording, 3.7m OLED VF, 693 AF points, ISO up to 204,800, silent shutter, built-in wifi and bluetooth, dual SD Slots, joystick and touch operation are just a few of the best features. Buy link: Sony Alpha a9 Mirrorless Digital Camera Was:$4,498.00 Now:$3,498.00 – Savings $1,000.00 B&H: Rokinon AF 14mm, 35mm, and 50mm Three Lens Kit for Sony E – $447.00 Discount You’d be hitting the ground running with this useful kit of ultrasharp, full frame, fast Rokinon primes. With the wide angle low distortion 14mm at F2.8 and the razorsharp, yet very neutral 35mm F1.4 and 50mm F1.4 there will be little you can’t do either photographically or in everyday filmmaking. Pair them with the Sony a9 from above and you might be one happy run and gun hybrid shooter. Of course these would also work with APS-C line of Sony Mirrorless cameras. Oh, and there is also the price: the Sony Zeiss 35mm F1.4 would set you back just as much as this whole kit. Buy link: Rokinon AF 14mm, 35mm, and 50mm Three Lens Kit for Sony E Was: $1,896.00 Now: $1,449.00 – Savings $447.00 B&H: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera (Body Only) – $500.00 Discount Some of Canon’s offerings have been beaten on by the internet quite heavily and the Canon 5D Mk4 is certainly among those. However you can’t argue with the fact that among professional photo- and video journalists it’s still heavily used and highly regarded. With its tank-like sturdy build, 30MP 7fps and 4k DCI at 30p, as well as Canon’s famous Dual Pixel AF, built-in GPS, WiFi and NFC, its feature set is not to be trifled with. Inlcuded in this kit is also the battery grip, a Sandisk 64GB SD card and a shoulder bag. Buy link: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera (Body Only) Was: $3,299.00 Now: $2,799.00 – Savings $500.00 B&H: Canon EOS 80D DSLR Camera with 18-135mm Lens – $600.00 Discount The Canon 80D has a lot of similar features to the 5D Mk4 from above: Canon’s excellent Dual Pixel AF, built-in WiFi and NFC, and it records very high quality 1080p 60p. The profile is very different though. The 80D, sporting an APS-C sized sensor, has long been and still is, the go-to camera for budding filmmakers and vloggers, with its solid and dependable performance, swivel screen, reliable AF and good overall video quality and colors. In this kit you also get a 32GB Sandisk SD card, a second battery and a shoulder bag. Buy link: Canon EOS 80D DSLR Camera with 18-135mm Lens Was: $1,799.00 Now: $1,199.00 – Savings $600.00 B&H: Nikon D750 with Battery Grip, Battery, SD-Card and Shoulder Bag – $600 Discount With all the mirrorless craziness going on right now, one could easily forget that cameras like the Nikon D750 are still highly dependable and nearly indestructible workhorses for any hybrid shooter. The first of our deals features a full frame 24 MP sensor shooting  6.5 fps with continous autofocus and 1080 60p with good autofocus. The battery grip improves the FPS in photo mode, and the battery pack will keep you shooting for hours. The included shoulder bag provides ample storage space for the body, two lenses and a few accessories. Buy link:  Nikon D750 with Battery Grip, Battery, SD-Card and Shoulder Bag  Was: $1,996.95  Now:$1,396.95 – Savings $600 B&H: ASUS ProArt PA32UC 32″ 16:9 Wide Gamut IPS Monitor – $300.00 Discount The Asus ProArt PA32UC sports a 10bit UHD 32″ IPS panel, capable of doing HDR10, with a 5ms response time, 60Hz, 1000nits and 138ppi, at under $2000. With its excellent gamut coverage (99.5% Adobe RGB, 95% DCI-P3, 85% Rec. 2020, 100% sRGB) and very flexible I/O (Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort, HDMI and 4 port USB-Hub) it is a monitor capable of being used for grading, or general usage, as well as gaming and movies. Color temperatures can be modified, it supports HDCP 1.4 & 2.2, a 14-bit internal lookup table, 384 zone dynamic local dimming, Picture-in-Picture and much more. Full featured is almost an understatement. Buy link: ASUS ProArt PA32UC 32″ 16:9 Wide Gamut IPS Monitor Was: $1,999.99 Now: $1,699.99 – Savings $300.00 B&H: Apple 15.4″ MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (Mid 2017, Silver) – $700 Discount No you don’t need the latest MacBook Pro to work on even 4k video. This 2017 model with the 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 Quad-Core, 16GB of 2133 MHz RAM, 256GB SSD, 15.4″ 2880 x 1800 Retina Display, AMD Radeon Pro 555 Graphics (2GB GGDR5) and four (!!) Thunderbolt 3 ports will work just fine. Connect it to an external eGPU or the Asus monitor above and you’ll have a machine capable of working on grading, or even 4k RAW editing. At this price, if you like the operating system or if you enjoy working with Final Cut X (yes there are some people), it’s hard to beat its cost-benefit-ratio. Buy link: Apple 15.4″ MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (Mid 2017, Silver) Was: $2,399.00 Now: $1,699.00 – Savings $700.00 CVP: EVA1 – €970.16 Discount Want a cinema camera that can output 5.7k RAW and fits in a small backpack? 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